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melanievg's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kle105's review
3.0
3.5 - I really enjoyed Shep and Sophie's friendship. While it was an unexpected meet cute they both had situations they were trying to get over, so they become "best friends".
While this is sort of billed as a rom-com I felt like this one went a little too much to the aggravating pushover heroine role that it annoyed me rather than endeared me.
I think if it wasn't for Sophie's issues with her ex I would have liked this more.
While this is sort of billed as a rom-com I felt like this one went a little too much to the aggravating pushover heroine role that it annoyed me rather than endeared me.
I think if it wasn't for Sophie's issues with her ex I would have liked this more.
1bookobsessionconfessions's review
4.0
4.25 STARS
From the beginning of this story there was incredible humor, amazing banter and some hilariously awkward situations.
This author has a unique writing style and I think the style of humor is so entertaining, as are the multi-dimensional characters. I’m pointing at Shep in this case. I LOVE him!
The moments I cringed for the characters made the story feel so real and relatable. The everyday real, embarrassing things we don’t like to talk about are brought up in the story and for me it’s so refreshing.
Shep is such a fun character and incredibly endearing.
I absolutely adored his sense of humor and his wit made him so very sexy.
He’s kind, he’s straight forward and his playful nature is dream boyfriend material.
I fell for him hard. I absolutely adore him!
Sophie is a bit of a hot mess express.
She has a few things going well in her life, and some basics that really are NOT.
I know she’s portrayed/characterized as a bit of doormat and “too nice”, and as an incredibly generous person (to men in her life in particular.)
Honestly, that wasn’t exactly my take on her.
I do think she let people take advantage of her, BUT, I felt like it wasn’t necessarily only out of extreme niceness. It seemed to me that she did what was easier for her.
Confrontation isn’t her thing, so she allows people to slide on responsibilities and agreements.
Yes, I think she felt sympathy, I just didn’t feel it was the only motivation or emotional thing at play.
In her avoidance of her situations and the bigger truths she wasn’t sharing she really hurts Shep and I think treats him unfairly.
I think she lays the blame on him in a way, claiming they were “friends with exceptions.”
And admittedly they did have an unusual relationship and agreement.
I really did enjoy their banter, their connection and chemistry very much.
I am #TeamShep all the way!
Sophie didn’t completely win me over, however I do like the things the two share in common, there’s no denying their compatibility and connection.
It’s a very enjoyable romantic comedy with so many laugh out loud moments.
Banter and humor for days. The clever factor is undeniable and I love it!
From the beginning of this story there was incredible humor, amazing banter and some hilariously awkward situations.
This author has a unique writing style and I think the style of humor is so entertaining, as are the multi-dimensional characters. I’m pointing at Shep in this case. I LOVE him!
The moments I cringed for the characters made the story feel so real and relatable. The everyday real, embarrassing things we don’t like to talk about are brought up in the story and for me it’s so refreshing.
Shep is such a fun character and incredibly endearing.
I absolutely adored his sense of humor and his wit made him so very sexy.
He’s kind, he’s straight forward and his playful nature is dream boyfriend material.
I fell for him hard. I absolutely adore him!
Sophie is a bit of a hot mess express.
She has a few things going well in her life, and some basics that really are NOT.
I know she’s portrayed/characterized as a bit of doormat and “too nice”, and as an incredibly generous person (to men in her life in particular.)
Honestly, that wasn’t exactly my take on her.
I do think she let people take advantage of her, BUT, I felt like it wasn’t necessarily only out of extreme niceness. It seemed to me that she did what was easier for her.
Confrontation isn’t her thing, so she allows people to slide on responsibilities and agreements.
Yes, I think she felt sympathy, I just didn’t feel it was the only motivation or emotional thing at play.
In her avoidance of her situations and the bigger truths she wasn’t sharing she really hurts Shep and I think treats him unfairly.
I think she lays the blame on him in a way, claiming they were “friends with exceptions.”
And admittedly they did have an unusual relationship and agreement.
I really did enjoy their banter, their connection and chemistry very much.
I am #TeamShep all the way!
Sophie didn’t completely win me over, however I do like the things the two share in common, there’s no denying their compatibility and connection.
It’s a very enjoyable romantic comedy with so many laugh out loud moments.
Banter and humor for days. The clever factor is undeniable and I love it!
bi_marchetti's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ciaraniamhreads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mariahslibraryy's review
4.0
Rating: ★★★★☆
“Friends don't hold grudges. Friends know they're no competing with anyone for your love and trust. Friends don't get jealous. That's what lovers do.”
Tropes:
➞ Romcom
➞ He Falls First
➞ Friends with benefits to lovers
➞ Slow Burn
➞ Emotional Storyline
Spice Level:
“Friends don't hold grudges. Friends know they're no competing with anyone for your love and trust. Friends don't get jealous. That's what lovers do.”
Tropes:
➞ Romcom
➞ He Falls First
➞ Friends with benefits to lovers
➞ Slow Burn
➞ Emotional Storyline
Spice Level:
kacenreads's review against another edition
5.0
Unexpected
This book was so amazing, unexpectedly. I was hoping it would be good but it blew my expectations out of the water.
Sophie meets Shep at a time when her life is a mess. Her ex boyfriend is refusing to move out of her house or accept her “breakup proposal” and she’s pregnant as a surrogate for her sister and brother in law. She has the worst taste in men and no body/time to date right now. But when she meets Shep, something just clicks. So they agree to be friends, best friends.
The banter is hilarious, the tension is thick, and they both get the happy ending they deserve. ❤️
This book was so amazing, unexpectedly. I was hoping it would be good but it blew my expectations out of the water.
Sophie meets Shep at a time when her life is a mess. Her ex boyfriend is refusing to move out of her house or accept her “breakup proposal” and she’s pregnant as a surrogate for her sister and brother in law. She has the worst taste in men and no body/time to date right now. But when she meets Shep, something just clicks. So they agree to be friends, best friends.
The banter is hilarious, the tension is thick, and they both get the happy ending they deserve. ❤️
readfrenzy's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea what to expect from What Lovers Do, but I’m a ride or die Jewel E. Ann fan so there was never a doubt that I’d dive right in. What I found was a singularly unique romantic comedy featuring two characters that charmed my pants off.
When Sophie meets Shep at a local pet store, it’s a classic case of the right guy at the wrong time. Sophie’s life is a dumpster fire, and even though it’s a terrible idea to enter a romantic relationship with someone, she convinces herself that a friendship with Shep is a harmless way to escape her reality—as long as they don’t divulge too much information about their real lives and as long as they stay just friends. Shep really is the best of guys: charismatic, funny, accommodating, and always ready for a fun time.
Shep and Sophie have such a great connection, and it continues to grow the closer they come to crossing the friendship line. I ate up all their inside jokes and banter. The competitive golf outings, cute doggie play dates, and scenic trips are entertaining backdrops to their developing love story.
My problem is I couldn’t fully enjoy all the fun times Sophie and Shep share because I was too anxious waiting for their relationship to crash and burn when her partial truths and omissions are revealed. I just wanted Sophie to face her problems head-on and deal with the consequences already! Maybe it says more about me as a person who is unable to simply live in the moment than it does about the story, but I shouldn’t feel stressed out while reading a rom com.
Even though Sophie is a hot mess, I loved her. I loved her devotion, her laugh-out-loud sense of humor, her endless supply of colorful eyeglasses, but most of all her big heart that always gets her in trouble.
The well-developed characters, fluid writing style, and original plot make this one entertaining read.
Recommended for fans of:
Rom coms
Dogs
Golf
Eyeglasses
When Sophie meets Shep at a local pet store, it’s a classic case of the right guy at the wrong time. Sophie’s life is a dumpster fire, and even though it’s a terrible idea to enter a romantic relationship with someone, she convinces herself that a friendship with Shep is a harmless way to escape her reality—as long as they don’t divulge too much information about their real lives and as long as they stay just friends. Shep really is the best of guys: charismatic, funny, accommodating, and always ready for a fun time.
Shep and Sophie have such a great connection, and it continues to grow the closer they come to crossing the friendship line. I ate up all their inside jokes and banter. The competitive golf outings, cute doggie play dates, and scenic trips are entertaining backdrops to their developing love story.
My problem is I couldn’t fully enjoy all the fun times Sophie and Shep share because I was too anxious waiting for their relationship to crash and burn when her partial truths and omissions are revealed. I just wanted Sophie to face her problems head-on and deal with the consequences already! Maybe it says more about me as a person who is unable to simply live in the moment than it does about the story, but I shouldn’t feel stressed out while reading a rom com.
Even though Sophie is a hot mess, I loved her. I loved her devotion, her laugh-out-loud sense of humor, her endless supply of colorful eyeglasses, but most of all her big heart that always gets her in trouble.
The well-developed characters, fluid writing style, and original plot make this one entertaining read.
Recommended for fans of:
Rom coms
Dogs
Golf
Eyeglasses
*I received an early copy to voluntarily read and review.*
corieob's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Loved the banter and both Shep and Sophie and their friendship to more.